NSCDC Seeks Collaboration With Judiciary On Speedy Prosecution Of Cases
By Chinwe Onuigbo, Awka
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State command is seeking collaboration with the judiciary in the fight against crime in line with the criminal justice administration system.
The State Commandant of NSDC Mr Isidore Chikere sought the collaboration while on a courtesy visit to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Anambra, Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje.
While welcoming the state commandant to her office, Prof Ifemeje noted that the fight against crime needs dedication and professionalism for the quick dispensation of justice.
She reiterated her commitment to working closely with the NSCDC in trial cases while assuring the NSCDC that the judiciary under her watch will continue to partner with the corps on crime prevention and reducing insecurity to the barest minimum.
Fulfilling Corps mandate
Earlier in his remarks, Commandant Chikere told the Attorney General that the visit was to familiarize himself with her office and solicit the support, partnership and guidance of the Attorney General and the state judiciary in the Corps’ pursuit of its mandate in the State.
He noted that it is imperative that the NSCDC and the Judiciary collaborate for a crime-free society through the quick dispensation of justice.
“In our determined zeal to eliminate all forms of crime and criminality in the State, more importantly as it relates to the Corps mandate of protecting government critical national assets and infrastructure, stoppage in illegal dealings and transportation of adulterated petroleum products, supervision and monitoring of private guards companies amongst other functions, the NSCDC is ever ready to solicit the support of all relevant stakeholders in the administration of justice” he said.
He further requested for capacity building of officers and men by the Judiciary on speedy prosecution of cases even as he reiterated his willingness to confront and flush out criminal activities and eliminate gender-based violence from the state.
Emmanuel Ukoh
